As a Latino Communications Specialist, I am writing a weekly column for Chicago Tribune HOY Spanish newspaper & present an opinion segment at Mundo Fox TV . I am also broadcasting news segments for Pistolero morning Show La Ley107.9 FM an SBS Station. I am very interested in the Latino-US politics that affects and benefits the Latino and immigrant communities. I am an advocate for substantive immigration reform. Love Politics & I have been a feature guest for NPR, CNN, CBS and otherprograms. I would continue empower my Latino and Mexican community by information and anyway possible.I also enjoy promoting dynamic and positive social change and help to promote Mexican leadership. (see my community work on facebook and visit my website www.salasradio.com)Engage with Javier on Linkedin, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LiveJavierSalas and on Twitter. @javiersalas

Candidate for US Congress

Start Date: 2015-07-01

SALAS SAYS FRESH, NEW LEADERSHIP NEEDED TO FOCUS ON HIGHER WAGES, BETTER SCHOOLS, & COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM CHICAGO - Javier Salas takes his first step toward running for congress in the 4th district in Illinois by filing his statement of candidacy. “I’ve been humbled by the outpouring of support encouraging me to run for Congress in 4th district,” said Salas. “I’m running for congress because the residents of the 4th district need fresh, new leadership in congress who will focus on raising wages for hard-working families, improving our schools for our children and also passing comprehensive immigration reform, “ said Salas. “There’s been enough talk. We need action now," www.javiersalasforcongress.comThe Javier Salas for Congress campaign kick-off event will be announced soon.

Intern

Start Date: 2012-06-01End Date: 2012-10-05

- Collaborated with law enforcement and insurance companies in an effort to repatriate vehicles from Mexico - Conducted a towing schedule analysis in order to standardize the repatriation process - Ran VIN's through the LEADS and ISO Databases to identify stolen vehicles - Kept databases current

I am a hard-working person with a consistent work ethic. I consistently complete projects by their deadline. I enjoy involving myself with challenging projects that force me to think outside the box. I also have a passion for world culture, and enjoy seeing history from other perspectives.

Permanent Substitute Teacher

Start Date: 2014-10-01End Date: 2014-12-01

Designed and facilitated instruction for 6th grade students between the ages of 10-12 in all subjects for the grade level including math, science, social studies, reading, and language arts. Differentiated instruction for both exceptional (special needs) and gifted students. Managed all course conducting responsibilities including lesson planning, grading, assessment designing, managing parent communication. Developed instructional resources including worksheets, tests, PowerPoint presentations.

Transportation Management Coordinator / System Administrator

Start Date: 1995-01-01

Responsible for scheduling and selecting the modes of transportation for personnel and equipment; organized, planned and oversaw the movement of vehicles, personnel and cargo worldwide. Coordinated the departure and arrival of freight and personnel by air, rail, highway, and water; documented and inventoried freight, cargo and materiel shipments of varying types. Performed clerical duties associated with the logistics of freight and personnel movements; issued government and civilian shipping documents, including freight bills, bills of lading, and freight manifest sheets; assisted military members in the preparation of travel itineraries, personal property shipping documents, and passenger movement forms. Has a vast working knowledge of electronic software programs. Performed system administrator duties to include installing software, uploading data to computer systems and assisting in the design, preparation, editing, and testing of computer programs. Provided guidance to subordinates; assisted in providing on-the-job training; advised passengers on the preparation and use of transportation documentation. Supervised a medium-scale freight movement office; planned, directed, and controlled personnel; assisted in the development of future transportation plans; supervised freight reconsignment; maintained liaison with military and civilian transportation facilities; reviewed, consolidated, and prepared reports covering transportation movement operations. Supervised personnel at a large freight movement office; reviewed recommendations concerning facilities and site selection for depots, terminals, and railheads; advised superiors on present and future transportation capabilities and technical problems.

Welder

Start Date: 1992-01-01

In charge of measuring, fitting, and welding submarine hatches and airlocks for the U.S. Navy and other organizations. Operating safety working equipment and applying safety practices at work while performing duties; Welding spare parts in various directions: flat, horizontal, vertical or overhead, etc.; Igniting flame or striking an arc while welding or performing other electricity-related work to weld part of a metal structure; Supervising and identifying any fault in operating the equipment or in relation to any material or equipment, then notifying the supervisors; Clamping, holding, tack-welding, heat-bending, bolting, or grinding spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a welded final product; Operating other accessory equipments and performing some tasks necessary for welding metal, such as fusing metal segments, using gas tungsten arc, metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and other types of welding arcs; Control the processes of fitting, burning and welding to avoid problems in relation to overheat, distortion, expansion or shrink of spare parts; Examining finish products and spare parts and comparing them with samples to check whether the specifications are met; Being in charge of preparing and setting up necessary tools and equipments for welding job such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc or other welding equipments; Arranging and assuring the welded parts to be arranged in order before being assembled into final products; Using such tools as square, caliper or ruler for this task.

Intern

Start Date: 2013-05-01End Date: 2013-12-08

- Interned, then joined a collaborative investment group specializing in short-term trades. - Used technical analysis and data mining to trade equities and options. - Employed critical thinking and developed time sensitive decision making skills. - Independently managed $50,000 of assets in the market with profit.

Senior Interrogator

Start Date: 2010-02-01End Date: 2010-10-09

Held the rank of Corporal (E-4). Assigned to the Strategic Debriefing Center (SDC), Detention Facility in Parwan (DFIP), Bagram Airforce Base, Bagram Afghanistan. Served as the senior interrogator and section leader of the Nangahar, Nuristan, Logar (N2KL) section of the SDC. Entrusted with the most sensitive and high-visibility case load for the N2KL within the DFIP. - Successfully ensured strict compliance with The Geneva Conventions, DoD Directives, Department of the Army Field Manual 27-10 Law of Land Warfare, US Army Field Manual 2- 22.3 Human Intelligence Collector Operations. - Provided coaching, teaching, and mentor-ship for the N2KL Section which conducted over 900 Interrogations and produced 290 intelligence reports. - Seamlessly integrated service members and Department of Defense civilian personnel into a cohesive action-oriented team.